This one-hour course assist participants in understanding some of the key sustainability issues faced by the carpet industry and how the industry is responding. In addition, participants will be able to define sustainability, state ways that the carpet industry has embraced sustainable practices, and explain how the carpet industry is a leader in sustainability. This course has been approved for 1 AIA HSW/SD hour, and 1 GBCI CE hour. Take the course.
- Posted:
- July 2012
- Subject(s):
- Flooring, Sustainability, Design
- Sponsor:
- The Carpet and Rug Institute
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This one hour course introduces Green Label Plus testing. Including Green Label Plus requirements in a specification will help create an occupant space that is safer and better for clean, healthy indoor air. In addition, guidelines for specifying low-emitting carpet and adhesives according to high Indoor Air Quality Standards are addressed. This program is registered with the AIA for 1 HSW hour. Take the course.
- Posted:
- July 2012
- Subject(s):
- Flooring, Codes and Standards
- Sponsor:
- The Carpet and Rug Institute
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This course talks about the benefits of carpet in various commercial end use segments. After completing this course, an individual will be able to discuss hospitality needs and requirements, discuss elemets of the selection process, state the importance of technical requirements in performance, installation and maintenance, and discuss sustainable carpet in hospitality. This program is registered with the AIA for 1 CEH. Take the course.
- Posted:
- July 2012
- Subject(s):
- Flooring, Healthcare Projects
- Sponsor:
- The Carpet and Rug Institute
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This course talks about the benefits of carpet in various acute care facilities. After completing this course, an individual will be able to identify the main healthcare segments and how the changing demographic is affecting the choices that the health care industry is making. We will look closely at the role that carpet plays in these types of environments and the benefits of using carpet, such as acoustics, infection control, ergonomics and maintenance savings. This course will look at how the green movement has affected the healthcare industry and how carpet can help maintain a healthy environment. This program is registered with the AIA for 1 CEH. Take the course.
- Posted:
- July 2012
- Subject(s):
- Flooring, Healthcare Projects
- Sponsor:
- The Carpet and Rug Institute
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This course covers construction and performance specifications; elements of both types of specifications; how “tight” specifications should be; and how to specify for performance, indoor air quality, installation, maintenance, and environmental issues. This program is registered with the AIA for 1 CEH. Take the course.
- Posted:
- July 2012
- Subject(s):
- Flooring
- Sponsor:
- The Carpet and Rug Institute
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This one-hour course offers detailed, technical information on carpet testing requirements and methods. This course also introduces the Green Label Plus test methods – that meet the California 1350 Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) standards – and covers a long list of other carpet test methods, including those that meet American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. This program is registered with the AIA for 1 CEH. Take the course.
- Posted:
- July 2012
- Subject(s):
- Flooring, Codes and Standards
- Sponsor:
- The Carpet and Rug Institute
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This course on fibers and yarns is one of the six-presentation series on carpet manufacturing. The other classes cover other aspects of carpet manufacturing, such as Carpet Construction, Dye Methods, Carpet Specification, Carpet Testing Methods, and Backing and Finishing. This program is registered with the AIA for 1 CEH. Take the course.
- Posted:
- July 2012
- Subject(s):
- Flooring
- Sponsor:
- The Carpet and Rug Institute
